"ELEANOR ROOSEVELT"

During an event to commemorate the Human Rights Day, UN chief António Guterres reaffirmed his commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and pledged to raise his voice, take action and stand up for the rights of the peoples. UNIFEED

Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi, who has dedicated her life to bringing education to refugee girls in Pakistan, is awarded the 2015 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. UNHCR

Video compilation with highlights of events, personalities, and thematic coverage of the UN audiovisual archives covering almost 70 years of the world Organization.This compilation was originally created to raise awareness of the urgent need to digitize and preserve the United Nations audiovisual heritage for future generations.

Stéphane Hessel, diplomat, concentration camp survivor and one of the authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, passed away overnight inParisat the age of 95. FILE

In an interview at the UN, acclaimed poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou called on all young people to read "and keep your minds open." A recording of her poem "A Brave and Startling Truth" will be screened at "The African Continuum" exhibit which celebrates diversity and recognizes the contributions from people of African descent. UNTV

International Women's Day celebrates its 100th year, the theme this year focuses on equal access to education, training and science and technology. FILE

It has been 60 years since the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948 – the date that is now observed annually as Human Rights Day. UN officials say today's human rights challenges are "as daunting" as those that confronted the Declaration's drafters in the 1940s. UNTV / MINUSTAH / MONUC / UNAMID / UNICEF / PAHO

This documentary discusses the history of the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its uses today. Includes archival footage and current interviews with participants who assisted in drafting the declaration.

Master compilation reel of UN Minutes. A series programmes produced between January and October 1995 - For the 50 year anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.

A review of the concepts and ideals that inspired the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as the successes and failures that followed.